Thornton, Colorado

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
141,799
Population
$95,064
Median Income
$445,200
Home Value
33.7
Median Age

Demographics

Thornton has a population of 141,799 with a median age of 33.7. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
67.7%
Hispanic
37.3%
Asian
5.6%
Black
2.3%
Demographic Value
Total Population141,799
Median Age33.7
White67.7%
Black or African American2.3%
Asian5.6%
Hispanic or Latino37.3%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Thornton is $95,064, which is 26.5% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $38,876. The poverty rate is 8.0%.

$95,064
Median Household Income
$38,876
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Thornton is 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Thornton, 87.6% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9.6% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
87.6%
Bachelor's+
30.7%
Graduate+
9.6%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher87.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher30.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree9.6%

Housing

The median home value in Thornton is $445,200, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,758. The homeownership rate is 72.7%.

$445,200
Median Home Value
$1,758/mo
Median Rent
72.7%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$445,200
Median Monthly Rent$1,758
Homeownership Rate72.7%
Vacancy Rate2.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Thornton, Colorado?
The population of Thornton, Colorado is 141,799 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Thornton, Colorado?
The median household income in Thornton, Colorado is $95,064. This is 26.5% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Thornton, Colorado?
The median home value in Thornton, Colorado is $445,200. The median monthly rent is $1,758.
What percentage of people in Thornton have a college degree?
In Thornton, Colorado, 30.7% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 87.6% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Thornton, Colorado an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Thornton, Colorado is 4.7x (median home value $445,200 vs. median income $95,064), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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